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Palo Alto, California
December 16, 1968
The Council. of she City of Palo Alto met on this date. z * 7:30 p. m.
with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Presetat: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Coms*pck, Dias, C
Gallagher, Gullixson (arrived 7:35 g. m. ), Pearson,
Spaeth, W heatley
Absent: Beahrs
Approval of Minutes
The Minutes of the Council meeting of November 25, 1968 were
approved as distributed.
The Minutes of the Council meeting of December 2, 1968 were
approved as distributed.
Baylands Nature Interpretive Center Pr-o'eet No. 66-19
Mayor Arnold requested the Coe,ncil consider at this time the matter
of the Baylar,ds Interpretive Center U t4dt&nUtr:tht "Unfinished
Business" category of the Agenda. Noting that two xnernbers were
absent, Mayor Arnold withdrew his request at this time.
Park and Recreation Building Use and Regulations
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved that the item relating to
the proposed park and recreation building use awl_ regulations
ordinance be considered at this tirn e.
Mayor Arnold observod that such a motion re quites:: unanimous
consent and asked if there were any objections, Couneiiman
Comstock objected. =
(Councilrna�u�iri us: arrayed "at 7:35 p. rn . )
Hearing - Miscellaneous St ets Project No. 67-3
Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing on Miscellaneous Streets
Project No. 67-3, described the purpose of the heem-ing and the
role of the Cou�,.cil, and outlined the procedure to be followed.
City Clerk Klemm reported that affidavits of publication, posting
and mailing and as to Wing of the boundary map with the County
Recorder and of mailing notice on the underground districts are on
file in the Clerk's Office.
City Manager Morgan commented on the history of the proposed
project and Jae staff position in regard t) bringing all City streets
up to Council established standards,
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City Engineer Witbeck filed the Engineer's Report on the entire
project, stating that all of the property included w thin the : •
assessment district will be benefited by the proposed acquisitions
and improvements, and the assessment has been spread in pro-
portion to said benefits.
Mrs;. Klamrn then read the naves and addresses of those from
whom official written protests had been received before 7:30 p. m.
on the evening of the Hearing (12/16/68). Mr. Richard J. Herring
317 Monroe Drive, requested that his letter be _read. and .
Ikea. }Kleinert did so.
Mayor Arnold stated that in response to request from property
owners in the proposed assessment district, each area of the
project would be considered separately. Mayor Arnold then ask-
ed for public testimony concerning Monroe Park,
Larry Davick, 375 Monroe Drive, spoke on behalf of 46 residents
of Monroe Park who had signed a petition in opposition to the
proposed improvements except for sanitary sewer's, mains and
storm sewers and asking for reappraisal of the costs.
Maurice D. Rouble, owner of property on Monroe Drive, spoke
in opposition to the proposed project, excittpt for sewers, and r
presented a booklet to the Council containing details concerning
his previously filed protest.
George P. Casten, 116 Monroe Drive, spoke in support of the
proposed project particularly with regard to the need for drains,
sewers and street lights.
Mrs. Lisi Day, 4374 Miller Court, spoke in opposition to the use
of square footage in determining sewer assessments.
David Begirt suggested drainage in the area night be improved by
-_ tnerely iiraproving One area —near E1 Corm: i /teak.
Tony Marvin, 823 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, ` owner
of property on Monroe Drive, compared assessment district costs
with those in Mountain View.
William J. Korff, 351 Monroe Drive, urged the Council to proceed
with improvement of sewers as soon as iloasi.ble.
Ed Blazewicz, 124 Monroe Drive, spoke in oppos#fn to widening:
of that street.
City M&nager Morgan, City Engtheer.Witbcck.and' Bond.q una 11
Jones then responded to questiors and 'statements of those who had
spoken and contained in the written protests in regard to Monroe
Park.
Mayor Arnold then asked for public comment on Forest Avenue.
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At the request of Mr. William Lilker, 1019 Forest, City Clerk
Klamrn read the protest letter from Mrs. Lilker.
Angus Wright, Forest Avenue property owner, urged the Council
to adopt the cul de sac plan drawn by the residents of Forest
Avenue lather than that proposed by the City staff.
Fred Casal, 1021 Forest, urged the Council to save all of the
Forest Avenue trees.
Mrs. Peggy Nayx-„ 1017 Forest, asked that her letter of pro-
test be read, and Mrs. Klamxn did so.
Robert W. Blarnenkr.irip, 1023 Forest, urged that all trees be
saved, stated a preference for rolled curbs and filed a drawing
of hie plan with the City Clerk.
City Engineer Witbeck responded to ques±ona and statements of
those who had spoken and contained in the written protests in re-
gard to Forest Avenue.
Mayor Arnold then asked .for public corn -rent on West Bayshore.
Ed Henshaw, representing Mr. Nearon, owner of property at
Colorado and West Bayshore; opposed the assessment to his
client since it is based on front footage and Mr. Nearon has none,
since his curbs and gutters are separated from his property
by a City -owned strip of property.
Bond Counsel Jones responded, noting that the situation is not
unusual, the properties should be together. but no such solution
has been presented at this time.
Mayor Arnold then asked for public comment concerning Laura
Lane.
Elliot Steinberg, representing Mr. and Mrs. Milton Golden,
2095 East Bayshore, objected to the comprehensive nature of
the project and suggested the benefit is principally for others
than the property owners.
3ond Counsel Jones responded, stating that she proposed im-
provement would result in more commercial street frontage
for the property owners. At Mar. Jones' request, Appraiser
Doyle commented on the proposed assessment to Mr. and Mr
Golden .
Frank Sanchez stated he had initiated the petition asking for the
im provement to Laura Lane and spoke in support. of the project.
Anthony Robles, property owner on Laura Bane, requested
that his letter of protest be read, and Mrs. Martian did 10.
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Mayor Arnold the asked for comment concerning Clemo Avenue.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning proposed
improvements to Clemo Avenue.
There being no one else present wishing to speak on any portion
of the proposed project, Mayor Arnold declared the Hearing closed.
(The Council recessed from 9:30 to 9:50 p.m.)
Mayor Arnold called for percentages of official written protest,
and City 'ngineer Witbeck reported the following: Monroe Park -
60. 2% and Miller Court -28.5% for a total of 52%; Forest Avenel --
94% against revised plan and 100® against the original City plan;
Laura Lane -26%; East Bayshore-73%; West BayBhore-.35%; and
Clemo Avenue - no protest.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth rnoved, seconded by Gallagher, to
continue the matter until January 13, 1969.
ADDITION TO MOTION: At the request of Bond Counsel Jones
fox clarification, Councilman Spaeth, with the consent of his
second, stated it is the intent of his motion to continue Council
action, since the Hearing has been closed.
ADDITION TO MOTION: At the suggestion of City Attorney
Hildebrand, Councilman Spaeth, with the consent of his second,
added to his motion that the matter is to appear on the Agenda for
January 13, 1969 in the "Special Orders of the Day and Public
Hearings" category.
The motion to continue Council action until January 13, 1969 then
carried unanimously byvoice vote.
Trail S�rstem
Park and Rec 1aton Use and Ress8lations
Pro ceed Sign Or kinauce Amendrrrente re Hei het and Movement
ansftwiga
Charter Review Committee Report Article VIII
School Activities in R-1 2onee
MOTION: Cou.ncilrnd..n Spaeth moved, cl,,Conded by 5erwald, to
continue the items numbered 2, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 on the
Agenda tor December 16`. 1968 to January 6, 1969.
The motion failed by majority voice votes
Trail System ., )3icycle Route
MOTION: Cauncilmaz Wheatlyr moved, and it was duly secluded,
that the Pudic Works Committee recommendations regarding
trail system and .bicycle routes in the Page Mill Road area bit
continued until the January 6, 1969 meeting.
Director oa Planning and Community Development Fourcroy
advised that the Planning Commission will consider the same
subject on December 18 and may have a recommendation on the
January 6 Agenda also.
The motion car.tied unanimously by voice vote.
Baylands Nature Interpretive Center,
pro ect No. 66 -1TT� 13 9)
Councilman Gullixson requested unanimous consent to consider
the item regarding the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center at
this time. There were no objections.
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance
appropriating an additional $13, 300 for the project and— i,;r
flieeonded by. 'eArs rn, :its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2483 entitled '-'Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year
1968-69 to Make an Additional Appropriation for the
Construction of the Baylands Interpretive Center, Project
No. 66-19
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote (8 votes
required)
Ayes: A'no1d, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher,
Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth
Noes: Wheatley
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to accept
the bid of the low bidder Peter son, Rathbun and Moore in the
888 to execute the
contract.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dia.s, Gallagher,
Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth
Noec: Whaatle y
Transportation Policy Committee;
:�'�?ecla�� 'a,r3ti61t �tr�ct .
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Councilman Gullixcion announced that the proposed special transit
district for Santa Clara County mould be discussed at the meeting
of the 'Transportation Policy Committee on December 18 and
requested guidance from the Council. Discussion followed con-
cerning provisions of interest to individual councilman and to the
City Manager, Councilman Gullixson stated he would keep the
comments in mind and that no action is necessary **this time.
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Cubberley High School Band
Tip to Oaxaca
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution. and
moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4187 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Recognizing Cubberley High School's
Wings to Oaxaca Program as Part of This City's ?5th
Anniversary Celebration"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
200th Anniversary -Palo, Le yte, PhiliE fines
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Berwald, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4188 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Commemorating the 200th Anniversary
of the City of Palo, Leyte, Philippines"
The resolution carried unanimously by voice vote.
Appropriation for Diamond Anniversay
Celebration
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following ordinance and
moved, and it was duly seconded, its adoption:
Ordinance No. Z482 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year
1968-69 to Make an Appropriation for Celebration of the
City's 75th Anniversary"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth,
to delete from the proposed ordinance an allocation for item No. 9,
Diamond Jubilee Ball, in the amount of $12,250.
Discussion followed concerning the Ball to be sponsored by the
Jaycees, the desirability of having a guarantor in order to proceed
and that the Ball is expected to break even in regard to cost through
ticket sales, so no cost to the City is anticipated. City Manager
Morgan replied in response to question that the City will assure
itself that there are adequate safeguards before underwriting such
an event. -
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
The ordinance was then adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Guliixson, Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: Comstock, Spaeth
Stanford Industrial Park Underground
Utilities Conversion Project No. 68-53
City Manager M organ presented his report on the Stanford Under -
grounding Project No. 68-83 and advised that the Council should
continue the proposed resolution to undertake proceedings, but
that the other proposed resolutions may be adopted at this time.
Mr. Herbert Gardner, Varian Associates, spoke in support of
the proposed project.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias ititrodu.ced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4189 entitled "Resolution of Preliminary
Approval of Engineer's Report"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Vice hilayor Dias introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4190 entitled "Resolution Describing
Proposed Boundaries of Assessment District, Directing
Filing of Map and Directing Recordation of Notice of
Assessment and Assessment Diagram"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption with January 27,
1969 set as the Hearing date:
Resolution No. 4191 entitled "Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Prot stn in Relationto Piopoied --
Acquisitions and 1mproven ents, and Directing Notice"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution
and moved, secondedi by Comstock, its adoption indicating bid
awards to General Cable Company in the amount of $376,837.45
for materials and to Witrrner and Becker in the amount of $264, 000
for construction:
Resolution No. 4192 entitled "Resolution of Award of
Contract -- 60 KV System"
The resolution was adopted kinanitnously by voice vot.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Comstock, to
continue indefinitely the proposed resolution relating to proceed-
ings.
The motion carried unanimously toy voice vote.
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Merit System Rules and Regulations:
m�oyer=lrr�p oyes Reis as (CMR:128:9)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the follorring
resolution and moved, seconded by Dias, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4193 entitled "Resolution of the Council
of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 12 of the Merit
System Rules and Regulations"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Executive Development Program (CMR:124:9)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Dias, to
approve the contract in the amount of $18,750,00 with Booz,
Allen tz Hamilton for management consultant services in con-
nection with the executive development program and that the'
Mayor be authorized to execute the contract.
AMENDMENT: At the request of City Manager Morgan,
Councilman Comstock, with the consent of his second, agreed
to add the following amendment to the contract as drafted: For
the fv11 performance of the professional services described
herein, City shall pay Consultant a surf no:: to exceed Eighteen
Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars 416% 750.00). The
Consultant shall submit monthly invoices for payment which .
will set forth separate totals for professional time charges and
reimbua sable expenses in accordance with the schedule attached
hereto as EXHIBIT A.E'
The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote.
Peninsula Transit Linea (CMR:123:9) ,-:
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, and it was duly ___-_--
Seconded, to approve the 90 day extension of contract with See
Peninsula Transit Lines an the amount of $29,000 and that the Page 316
Mayor be authorized. to execute the amendment to the contract.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Renewal of Golf. Professional's License
oA T (CMR:1Z2 9)
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Clark.. that
the Mayor be authorized to execute the propreed contract evith
Mr. Patrick F. Mahoney to operate the Pato Alto Municipal
Golf Course and Driving Range.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Adjournment
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, and it was duly seconded,
to adjourn to January 6, 1969.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The Council adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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